Masterson placed on DL, Hagadone and Perez called up

The Cleveland Indians today announced they have placed right-handed pitcher Justin Masterson on the 15-day disabled list with right knee inflammation. They have added left-handed pitcher Nick Hagadone from Triple-A Columbus to take his spot on the roster.

Also the Indians have selected the contract of catcher Roberto Perez from Columbus. To make room for him on the 25-man roster they have optioned outfielder Tyler Holtto Columbus and to make room for him on the 40-man roster they have designated right-handed reliever Mark Lowe for assignment.

Perez, 25, is making his debut at the Major League level after spending the entire 2014 season with the Columbus Clippers, hitting .305 (53-174) with 11 doubles, 1 triple, 8 home runs and 43 RBI in 53 games (.405/.517/.922). He is 11th in the International League in RBI (6th most in the organization) despite missing over two weeks in mid-May with a strained left hamstring (has 16 RBI over last 13 G since June 21). For the year he is hitting .308 (37-120, .962 OPS) off right-handed pitching, .412 (35-85) with runners on base and .440 (22-50) with RISP. The Mayaguez, PR native was the club’s 33rd round pick (#1011 overall) in the 2008 draft out of Lake City C.C.

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